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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 410.07 and 151.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 410.07 and 151.71 is: 227.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 410.07 = 151.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/410.07 = 151.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 410.07 × 151.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 62,211.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,211.72/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.13

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